Ultra Moist Greek Yogurt Banana Bread
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Make a very moist and tender banana bread loaf using Greek yogurt for added protein and a soft texture. This recipe is simple and quick to prepare.
- Author: Clara Baker
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 55 min
- Total Time: 70 min
- Yield: 1 loaf (about 10 slices)
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 3 very ripe large bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (full fat or 2%)
- 1/3 cup melted unsalted butter or coconut oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a standard 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, Greek yogurt, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined.
- Stir in the brown sugar until incorporated.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix only until no streaks of flour remain. Do not overmix.
- If using, gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For the best moisture, use bananas that are heavily spotted or almost black.
- If you prefer a less sweet bread, reduce the brown sugar to 1/2 cup.
- This bread freezes well once completely cooled; wrap tightly in plastic wrap and foil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg